To enjoy the benefits of tea, remember to drink in moderation. Although strong tea has a special taste, excessive drinking may burden the body, so be careful!
Elderly people should drink light tea rather than strong tea: Professor Wang Yuefei, director of the Tea Research Institute of Zhejiang University, pointed out that caffeine, theanine and tea polyphenols in tea are the key to determining the taste of tea. If the tea is brewed too strong, not only will the tea soup be bitter, but the color will also be deep, which is the characteristic of strong tea. Long-term indulgence in strong tea will not only affect iron absorption, but polyphenols may also combine with iron ions to form insoluble precipitates, hindering the body's absorption of iron. In addition, frequent drinking of strong tea may also harm the stomach and intestines, cause headaches, insomnia, vomiting and other problems, and even damage bones. Therefore, Lv Peiwan, deputy director of the Henan Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care Professional Committee, reminded elderly friends that tea drinking should follow the principle of "drink less after meals, light is better, avoid during medication, moderate amount is appropriate, no drinking before bedtime, and drink immediately after brewing". At the same time, specific groups such as patients with hyperthyroidism, iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition, hypertension and arteriosclerosis are best to avoid drinking tea.
Tea and water, each has its own merits: In daily life, boiled water is the most common drink. It is colorless and tasteless, simple and pure, which is conducive to maintaining the body's water balance, promoting metabolism, and is good for heart health. It can also reduce constipation, reduce the risk of gout, and help to recover quickly. The world of tea is more colorful, from green tea to black tea, to oolong tea, white tea and jasmine tea, with a wide variety. Studies have shown that long-term tea drinkers have a relatively low risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and the three highs. Whether you prefer clear tea or love white water, the key is to drink moderately and find a balance that suits you.
Tips for healthy tea drinking: Chen Hong, deputy chief physician of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Donghu Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei Province, emphasized that when pursuing tea drinking for health, strong tea should be avoided as much as possible, because its high content of caffeine may cause discomfort symptoms, such as headaches and dizziness; excessive tannic acid may aggravate constipation and increase the risk of iron deficiency anemia. At the same time, overheated tea should also be avoided to avoid damaging the esophagus and increasing the risk of cancer. It is recommended that the temperature of tea drinking be controlled below 65°C. Furthermore, it is not advisable to drink tea immediately before or after meals to avoid affecting digestion or interfering with nutrient absorption. The best time is one hour after meals. It is also not advisable to drink tea on an empty stomach to prevent irritation of the stomach and adverse consequences.
Choosing tea according to physical constitution can achieve twice the result with half the effort: Zhou Li, deputy chief physician of the Department of Oncology and Hematology, Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, reminded that in the face of a wide variety of tea varieties, different groups of people should choose suitable tea according to their own conditions. For example, black tea is mild and suitable for the elderly, helping to promote digestion and lower blood lipids and blood sugar; green tea is cold in nature and suitable for people with internal heat constitution, especially those who need to refresh their minds; yellow tea can clear away heat and detoxify, suitable for people who are prone to getting angry; oolong tea is mild in nature and suitable for most people, with multiple functions such as lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory; white tea is warm and cool, which is beneficial to the middle-aged and elderly; black tea has many health-care effects and is widely suitable for all kinds of people. In short, choosing tea according to personal constitution and needs can give full play to its health-care effect.
In short, whether you are a tea lover or a loyal fan of white water, drinking in moderation and following the right method is the key. Although tea can bring many benefits, you must not be greedy, especially to avoid the potential harm caused by strong tea. Moreover, choosing tea varieties that match your constitution can maximize the positive effects of tea.
